Chelsea’s Senegalese striker, Nicolas Jackson, recently named the greatest African player of all time during his appearance on Rank, a show on Sky Sports Premier League’s YouTube channel.
In this program, players are invited to make selections on various football-related topics. Jackson was tasked with choosing between Sadio Mané, Didier Drogba, and Yaya Touré—three African football legends who left a lasting mark on the Premier League.
Without hesitation, the former Villarreal player chose his compatriot and national team teammate, Sadio Mané, as his number one pick. “Number one, Sadio Mané, of course. Drogba second and Yaya Touré third,” he stated.
Jackson then explained his choice: “For me, Sadio Mané is the best African footballer since I was born. What makes him so special? His hard work. He has everything: he’s electric, he’s a great teammate. He’s simply different.”
Despite his admiration for Mané, Nicolas Jackson didn’t forget to pay tribute to the other two African legends. Having inherited Chelsea’s number 15 jersey, once worn by Didier Drogba, he expressed his respect for the Ivorian: “Drogba is incredible. I hope to become a Chelsea legend like him, by the grace of God. If you’re like Drogba, then you’re a giant legend of football.”
Regarding Yaya Touré, he also emphasized his greatness, saying: “Yaya Touré is top.” Nicolas Jackson hopes to one day follow in Drogba’s footsteps by winning the Premier League or the Champions League, a moment when he dreams of solidifying his own legacy.
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